- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Blue Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000379
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Lakes Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #24 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Lakes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks #24 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Blue Lakes Elementary School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120039000379 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 9.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Blue Lakes Elementary School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Blue Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 348
Blue Lakes Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Blue Lakes Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Lakes Elementary School compares
Blue Lakes Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
White 2.6%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Blue Lakes Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Lakes Elementary School?
Blue Lakes Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Lakes Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Lakes Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Blue Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Lakes Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Lakes Elementary School?
Blue Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks #24 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Blue Lakes Elementary School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.